When is the best time to go to Sousse

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sousse, Tunisia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Sousse weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sousse are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Sousse January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 33mm 6.2hrs 11hrs 16°C

January in Sousse is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sousse for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Sousse and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sousse with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in January »

February

Sousse February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 30mm 7hrs 11.8hrs 15°C

February in Sousse is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sousse.

February is in the winter in Sousse and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sousse with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in February »

March

Sousse March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 32mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs 15°C

The weather in March in Sousse is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sousse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Sousse and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sousse with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in March »

April

Sousse April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 29mm 8.7hrs 13.9hrs 16°C

Sousse's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sousse, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Sousse and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sousse with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in April »

May

Sousse May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 17mm 10.1hrs 14.9hrs 19°C

May is a dry month in Sousse and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sousse, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Sousse and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sousse with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in May »

June

Sousse June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 8mm 11.3hrs 11hrs 22°C

Hot and very dry weather often prevails in Sousse during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sousse, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Sousse and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sousse with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in June »

July

Sousse July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 4mm 12.4hrs 11.8hrs 25°C

July in Sousse is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sousse.

July is in the summer in Sousse and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sousse with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in July »

August

Sousse August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 10mm 11.5hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in August in Sousse is characteristically hot and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sousse.

August is in the summer in Sousse and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sousse with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in August »

September

Sousse September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 35mm 9.4hrs 13.9hrs 26°C

Sousse's weather in September is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sousse for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Sousse and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sousse with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in September »

October

Sousse October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 54mm 8hrs 14.9hrs 24°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Sousse and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sousse.

October is in the fall / autumn in Sousse and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sousse with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in October »

November

Sousse November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 35mm 7.2hrs 11hrs 21°C

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Sousse during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sousse.

November is in the fall / autumn in Sousse and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sousse with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in November »

December

Sousse December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 43mm 6.2hrs 11.8hrs 18°C

December in Sousse is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sousse for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Sousse and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sousse with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sousse weather in December »

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Sousse weather stats

Sousse weather statistics
Hottest month: August 33.2°C 91.8°F
Driest month: July 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 12.4hrs
Coldest month: January 16°C 60.8°F
Wettest month: October 54mm 2.1ins
Warmest sea: August 26.9°C 80.4°F
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